As much as I love hot girl summer, nothing gets me quite as hyped as spooky season… I think it’s something about the joy it sparks for my inner child? I loved trick-or-treating as a kid because of all the candy I brought home, and Hocus Pocus just hits different this time of year. (As an adult, I obviously buy my own candy, but girl math means that getting it half-off after the holiday basically makes it *free.*) Now chances are, unless you have something against Halloween, you like to dress ... Read More
Food & Garden
Okay So There Are Microplastics in Our Food… What Should We Do?
When Barbie Girl by Aqua became a 1997 anthem, we didn’t really know what we were saying by joyously chanting “life in plastic… it’s fantastic!”. Here we are 25 years later, bearing the brunt of microplastic pollution as it filters its way into every aspect of our daily lives. Avoiding bottles that don’t say they’re BPA-free isn’t enough anymore; there are microplastics in food from our vegetables to our milk and even our tap water. Now, I’m not trying to be an alarmist—this isn’t about ... Read More
5 Ingredients to Start Your Own Scrappy Kitchen
Who always feels guilty throwing away food scraps? Like not the gross, moldy bits, but potatoes that have grown eyes, or spinach that’s just a *smidge* too wilted? While composting may be the first thing most people consider when trying to reduce their food waste, it’s not always a realistic option if you live in smaller spaces or live in an area with limited resources. That’s why I love the “scrappy cooking” series created by Carleigh AKA @plantyou on Tiktok. Carleigh’s created a whole ... Read More
5 Vegetarian Food Brands That Focus on Sustainability
Does anyone else remember the absolute hullabaloo that accompanied the launch of the Impossible burger? (While I love that a convincing vegetarian-friendly alternative was created, the whole fake blood thing weirded me out.) Its introduction ushered us into a whole new chapter of consumerism around vegan and vegetarian food brands; suddenly, fast food chains like Burger King and Taco Bell were clamoring to jump on the bandwagon. Truth be told I was never particularly interested in ... Read More
5 Beautiful Pink Houseplants And How To Care For Them
Hey ecofam! It's your favorite plant gal again. When we think of plants, we don’t usually think of pink, we think of green! Fortunately for lovers of candy-colored hues, there are so many beautiful varieties of plants that come in different shades of pink. Plus, they are super easy to take care of. Check out some of my favorite pink houseplants below, and let's bring some spring color into these cool upcoming winter months... Pink Princess Philodendron photo by @plantsbybing Yes, you ... Read More
Sustainable Houseplant Supplies to Green Your Indoor Jungle
Hi! My name is Tatyana (or Tat for short). This is my first plant post, and I am excited to bring you fun plant content! I have about 60+ houseplant in my loft, and my collection continues to grow! Am I the only one who just can't stop buying plants? It has gotten to the point that I come home multiple times a week with a new plant child... And all of these new babies need homes, so my next outing is usually the thrift shop to find unique planters. Then, it's looking online for sustainable ... Read More
